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What volunteer opportunities exist for families in the Upstate? Here’s a list of options in Greenville (G), Spartanburg (S) and Pickens (P) counties.

JOURNEY HOSPICE needs volunteers to assist terminally ill patients with a wide variety of patient services. Volunteers must attend orientation and consent to a background check and drug test. For Spartanburg, contact Kris Milner at 864-582-8844. For Greenville, contact Shannon McGee at 864-451-7603.

TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES needs volunteers to work in the store and at off-site sales. Volunteers receive a discount on purchases. Call Debra Plosky at 864-239-4120 or email greenville@tenthousandvillages.com.

VOLUNTEER PUPPY RAISERS are needed for puppies that will be trained by Dogs for Autism. For details, visit www.dogsforautism.com.

THE S.C. VOLUNTEER GUARDIAN AD LITEM PROGRAM needs volunteers to serve as advocates for children in abuse and neglect proceedings. Extensive training and support are provided. Visit www.scgal.org.

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED at Shriners Hospitals for Children in Greenville to serve as tour guides, couriers, clerical assistants and special event volunteers. Call 864-255-8754 or email bparnell@shrinenet.org.

SHARING INC. is a nonprofit organization that provides disadvantaged Upstate children with extracurricular activity grants that develop their talents. Donations and community outreach volunteers are needed. Visit www.sharinginc.com or call 864-444-3063.

UNITED HOSPICE needs administrative volunteers at the Simpsonville office. Volunteers are needed for direct patient needs throughout the Upstate. Call Michele Ruch at 864-962-6699.

G — PARK HEROES, a program of the Greater Greenville Parks Foundation, offers volunteer opportunities for those interested in maintaining Greenville County’s public parks. For details and registration, visit greatergreenvilleparksfoundation.org.

P — FEED A HUNGRY CHILD IN PICKENS COUNTY supplies food packs to students who may not have enough food at home over the weekend. Donations are needed to fund schools and students that remain unserved. For details, email help@pickenschildren.com.

G — A CHILD’S HAVEN needs volunteers to help with a variety of projects. For details, visit www.achildshaven.org.

G — PARIS MOUNTAIN STATE PARK needs volunteers to assist with school programs. For more information, call 864-244-5565.

G — HABITAT FOR HUMANITY needs volunteers for upcoming builds in Greenville County. Volunteers are also needed for the family selection team, the family support committee and the site host team. Call 864-672-6345 or visit www.hfhgreenville.org.

G — VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED to work with senior citizens through the Senior Companions Program, an ecumenical program of Catholic Charities in collaboration with Bon Secours St. Francis Health System. Call Stacey Lazurek at 864-242-2233, ext. 207 or email slazurek@ccharities.net.

G — ISAAC’S FRIENDS is a nonprofit organization supporting Ronald McDonald House of Greenville and providing fun interaction to hospitalized children through age appropriate video games. Visit www.isaacsfriends.com.

G — NEW CLOTHING, SHOES AND TOILETRY ITEMS are needed by the Julie Valentine Center. The items are provided to sexual assault victims at the emergency room when their clothing is retained as evidence. For more information, contact Marie Smith at 864-331-0560, ext. 229.

G — THE JULIE VALENTINE CENTER needs volunteer advocates for crisis response and child care assistance for parent support groups. Volunteers must be 18 years old and have access to a telephone and reliable transportation. Criminal background checks and training are required. Call 864-331-0560 or visit www.julievalentinecenter.org.

G — THE GREENVILLE LITERACY ASSOCIATION needs volunteers to serve as tutors in adult basic education and English as a second language (ESL) in downtown Greenville, Greer, Slater/Marietta, the Berea area and the Golden Strip. Call 864-467-3456 or visit www.greenvilleliteracy.org.

G — WHISPERING HOPE NEEDS VOLUNTEER FAMILIES to help with the therapeutic riding program at Whispering Pines Stables. The program offers confidence through horsemanship skills to children who are disabled or disadvantaged. Visit www.wpstables.com or call 864-288-7458.

S — VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED to assist with the Spartanburg Lions beepball team, a softball league for the blind. For details, call 864-612-7414 or 497-6837.